Mineral Resources Inspector 2 (Enforcement) - 20080944

State of Ohio • Zanesville, OH

374d • $26 - $35

About The Position

We are accepting applications for a Mineral Resources Inspector 2 within the Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, headquartered at the Zanesville office in Muskingum county, servicing Harrison county. The address is 5880 Memory Road Zanesville, OH 43701. To learn more about the Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management please visit http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov. Note: Residency Requirement - This position will service the following county (Harrison). Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Harrison county or any contiguous county within 180 days from the first day of employment.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in natural science (e.g., geology; chemistry; hydrology; biology; agronomy) and 12 months experience in natural resources with specialization in assigned area (e.g., coal or mineral surface mining or oil & gas & solution mining).
• 1 course or 3 months experience in public relations or communications.
• 1 course or 3 months experience in operation of personal computer.
• Must be able to provide own transportation and valid driver's license.
• Or 12 months experience as Mineral Resources Inspector 1, 22931 in assigned area.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Independently inspects, investigates, & reports on various oil/gas industry activities in areas where assigned for compliance with permits, Ohio Revised Code [ORC] Chapter 1509, Ohio Administrative Code [OAC] Chapter 1501 to ensure protection of natural resources from damage, pollution & contamination, & protection of the public health & safety.
• Oversees drilling, plugging & producing operations on oil/gas wells.
• Investigates complaints & reported violations of ORC Chapter 1509, & OAC Chapter 1501 regarding pollution/contamination of natural resources from oilfield operations.
• Collects evidence & makes recommendations for corrective action; issues compliance notices including violation description, remedial action & abatement dates, monitors violations, researches & prepares information for civil or criminal prosecution as appropriate; testifies at administrative & judicial proceedings.
• Prepares & submits reports & related forms pertaining to daily inspection/investigation activities.

Benefits

• Starting hourly pay of $26.72/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $35.31/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees